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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.62, 1,280.28 and 544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.62, 1,280.28 and 544.56 is: 816.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.62 : 1,280.28 = 544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.62/1,280.28 = 544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.62x = 1,280.28 × 544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.62x = 697,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,189.28/853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.74

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